Padres Name Steven Souza Jr. Hitting Coach, Randy Knorr Bench Coach—Can They IGNITE Stars?

San Diego Padres shake up their coaching staff, bringing veteran coach Randy Knorr and former MLB outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on board to spark a much-needed offensive revival. Can this new duo help unlock stars like Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis Jr., and finally solve the team’s struggles with runners in scoring position?Javier Reyes breaks down how Souza’s aggressive hitting philosophy might be the key to reigniting the Padres’ lineup, while Knorr adds valuable veteran experience to support rookie manager Craig Stammen. Other topics touched on in the mailbag include underperforming stars, lingering contract issues, Padres-Dodgers fan banter, free agency targets, and bold predictions for Tatis Jr.’s MVP chances. Go Padres.0:00 – Padres Coaching Staff Additions10:20 – Dodgers Questions & Haters Mailbag19:37 – Tatis, Roster Needs, & Prospect TalkFollow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.socialFollow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.